A Researcher Determines That the Probability of Missing Class Among

question 43

Multiple Choice

A researcher determines that the probability of missing class among students at a local school is p = .16.Assuming that the school has 300 students enrolled,how many students can we expect to miss class on a given day? Hint: This is a binomial probability distribution.

• A) 252 students
• B) 48 students
• C) 16 students
• D) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Temporal Lobe

The areas in each cerebral hemisphere lying below the temples; includes tissue crucial for hearing and many aspects of language use.

Occipital Lobe

The rearmost area of each cerebral hemisphere; includes tissue crucial for processing visual information.

Simple Reaction Time

The time it takes for a person to respond to a stimulus, such as a light or sound, with a simple response like a button press.